Message from the Principal
December 2, 2024
Message from the Principal
Dear Virginia Lake Families,
Happy December! We hope your family had a terrific Thanksgiving holiday break! Virginia Lake is inviting our families to join our annual holiday gift program. By supporting this program, you'll bring joy and warmth to families in need within our school community. We have over 150 students participating in our holiday program this year. Your kindness will create lasting memories and brighten the holidays for our students. Each child has requested a pair of winter boots, a clothing item, and one toy.
If your family would like to adopt a student(s) at Virginia Lake, please identify the family number and send an email to both Ms. Maria Chiodo ( Formerly Ms. Majewska) chiodom@ccsd15.net and Mrs. Van Winkle, vanwinkp@ccsd15.net. If you do not have a family preference, please email us the number of students you would like to adopt this holiday season. We will respond to your email to confirm the student's wish list. Please bring wrapped gifts to Virginia Lake by Friday, December 13th labeled with the family number and the students gender and age. Gift pick up will take place on Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th.
Our PTA has put together a holiday wish list to simplify holiday shopping for our fabulous teachers. Each staff member has shared their wish list for the holiday season.
We have three short weeks of learning prior to winter break. Let's make every minute count!
Let's make it a great week!
Warmly,
Patti Van Winkle, Principal
Highlights from Virginia Lake
Ziplines
Thankful
Clay Projects
Did you know? Students who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate.
Tip: Reward your child for good attendance with special treats or privileges. Let's keep absences to 9 days or less!
Important Dates
Monday, December 2nd- PTA Dine and Share- Chipotle- 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4- Virginia Lake Spelling Bee- 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 5th- PTA Fundraiser Pick-Up- 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Bilingual PreK Holiday Program- 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 13th- Report Cards available in Infinite Campus
Monday, December 16th- Friday, December 20th- VL PTA Holiday Store
Monday, December 23- Friday, January 3rd- No School- Winter Break
Monday, January 6th- School Resumes
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Email: vanwinkp@ccsd15.net
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/VL
Location: 925 N Glenn Dr, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7105